Northern Galaxy made every yard of the running to belatedly open his account over fences in the Connswater Shopping Centre & Retail Park EBF Beginners Chase at Down Royal on Saturday.
Arthur Moore's ten year-old has been let down by his jumping on several occasions in the past, but never put a foot wrong this time as he trounced Naomh Padraig and company by a facile ten lengths.
Diamonds Will Do has a date at the Doncaster Sales in May after comfortably securing the opening Reliance Security Maiden Hurdle under amateur Denis Cullen. In the meantime, Michael O'Brien's filly may take her chance in next Wednesday's Tattersalls Mares Novice Final at Fairyhouse.
Second reserve Troublesome managed to get a run in the Photo-Me NI Ltd Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, and the six year-old took full advantage when recording a game success under Steven Craine.
'He's a big bull of a horse who needs a longer trip and good ground,' said delighted handler Peter Casey, who will wait to see what the handicapper does before deciding where his charge goes next.
The race had an unfortunate postscript for 7lb claimer John Ennis, who broke his collarbone when parting company with Dela Girl four from home.
